# Lovd

- **Website:** <https://lovd.nl>
- **Primary alias:** `lovd.nl`

## Description

LOVD, short for Leiden Open Variation Database, is a powerful and widely-used open-source DNA variation database system. It is the software behind the largest network of curated gene variant databases globally, including the Global Variome shared LOVD. Through LOVD, users can access an online gene-centered collection that displays DNA variants, offering valuable insights into genetic variations.

With features like Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), documentation, software downloads, installation listings, and contact information, LOVD provides a comprehensive platform for genetic researchers and healthcare professionals. Users can easily search all LOVDs for specific variants or explore databases dedicated to a particular gene, such as DMD.lovd.nl or BRCA1.lovd.nl. LOVD is endorsed by prestigious organizations like the Human Variome Project (HVP) and the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC), cementing its reputation as a trusted resource in the field of genetics.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_
- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals _(under Health)_

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bay of Many | #224488 | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Koromiko | #ffc162 | light |

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